“I certainly think so,” came the response from Terry after being asked if he could see himself playing on with the Blues for the 2017-18 campaign.

“I think when you get to age, there are a lot of people out there saying ‘He’s 35, almost 36, maybe his legs have gone.’

“But I’ve never had legs. I’ve never been quick, all my career. Everyone gets it in their heads but physically I’m feeling as good as I’ve ever felt for the last two or three years.

“I’m still in the right state of mind, I’m still hungry. I want to be here. I want to finish my career here, of course.”

Guus Hiddink has now worked with Terry twice in his spells as Chelsea interim manager, having previously managed the skipper in 2009 as the pair won the FA Cup together.

The Dutchman sees no clear decline in the skipper’s condition despite the considerable amount of time between his dealings with the west London hero.

Scenes: Chelsea's John Terry celebrates scoring the equaliser

Hiddink said: “He showed his importance, not just with his equalising goal, but with his attitude and the actions he did defensively and offensively.

“His commitment in capitals is huge for this team and this club. If I’m asked, I will give my honest opinion about his contract.

“For me, there’s not much difference between John in 2009 and now. For me, you would have to underline that with data.”

“He’s fit, he trains well and takes care of himself, which you have to do at that age. I cannot see that he is slowing down at all.”

Meanwhile, Terry's team-mate Branislav Ivanovic is also set to be rewarded with a one-year contract extension by the Blues after reportedly being given personal assurances over his future by Roman Abramovich.

Chelsea have a policy of only offering one-year deals to players over the age of 30, with Gary Cahill having rushed through a four-year extension just before reaching the milestone.